{"rewrite":{"id":"r_245503ec5fe178d468ecbd62","clusterId":"c_719af2688eaac36ca184bc62","slug":"game-spark-indie-picks-precinct-ix-take-care-of-the-dog-don-t-sleep-with-the-fishes","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Game Spark Indie Picks: Precinct IX, TAKE CARE OF THE DOG, Don't Sleep With The Fishes","summary":"Game Spark's weekly indie roundup for late June 2026 highlights three titles: the free short horror game TAKE CARE OF THE DOG, the cyberpunk police management RPG Precinct IX, and the maritime survival horror Don't Sleep With The Fishes. Each game offers a distinct genre experience, with Precinct IX set for a 2027 release.","whyItMatters":"The roundup showcases a diverse set of indie games, with Precinct IX standing out as a cyberpunk police management RPG combining station management, turn-based battles, and character-driven stories.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eGame Spark\u0026#39;s weekly indie picks for the fifth week of June 2026 feature three titles spanning horror, management, and survival genres. The free short horror game TAKE CARE OF THE DOG tasks players with caring for a live-action flat dog and can be cleared in about 15 minutes. Precinct IX is a cyberpunk police management RPG where players run the Ninth Precinct, handling incidents and commanding officers while uncovering corruption. Don\u0026#39;t Sleep With The Fishes is a point-and-click survival horror set on a lifeboat, with a day-night cycle and branching story based on crew choices.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE CARE OF THE DOG\u003c/strong\u003e: Free short horror game; play as a live-action flat dog; released July 10, 2026 on Steam and itch.io\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecinct IX\u003c/strong\u003e: Cyberpunk police management RPG; combine station management, turn-based battles, and adventure; release 2027 on Steam\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon\u0026#39;t Sleep With The Fishes\u003c/strong\u003e: Point-and-click survival horror on a lifeboat; day-night cycle; released June 26, 2026 on Steam for 265 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Precinct IX pairs cyberpunk police management with a turn-based battle system and android protagonist. The 2027 release window suggests a longer development cycle than typical for an indie debut.","twitterPost":"Precinct IX blends police management, turn-based battles, and an android lead. A 2027 release for an indie debut hints at scope beyond The usual pixel-art horror.","threadsPost":"Precinct IX stands out in this week's indie roundup for mixing three systems: android protagonist, police station management, and turn-based combat. Its 2027 target suggests The developer is building something bigger than The typical two-person horror project.","newsletterBlurb":"Game Spark's weekly indie roundup features three titles: the free short horror game TAKE CARE OF THE DOG, the cyberpunk police management RPG Precinct IX, and the maritime survival horror Don't Sleep With The Fishes. Precinct IX combines station management, turn-based battles, and character-driven stories, with a 2027 release planned.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/12/169158.html\",\"title\":\"Android Girls × Police Station Management × Turn-Based Battle Cyberpunk Game 'Precinct IX' in Development. Deal with Visitors and Incidents, Deepen Bonds with Subordinates [This Week's Indie 3 Picks]\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4619,"outputTokens":716,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783843898,"createdAt":"2026-07-12T08:05:06.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-12T08:07:29.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-12T08:05:06.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_719af2688eaac36ca184bc62","canonicalTitle":"アンドロイド女子×警察署運営×ターン制バトルなサイバーパンクゲーム『Precinct IX』が開発中。来訪者と事件に対処し、部下と絆を深める【今週のインディー3選】","representativeArticleId":"a_0b9eec080e42d50d47fa2708","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Precinct IX\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":true}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-12T06:00:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-12T06:00:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-12T08:07:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/12/169158.html","title":"アンドロイド女子×警察署運営×ターン制バトルなサイバーパンクゲーム『Precinct IX』が開発中。来訪者と事件に対処し、部下と絆を深める【今週のインディー3選】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Precinct IX"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":true},"keyFacts":null}